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Fire Extinguished At Hood College Dorm

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- Fire officials say a blaze in an elevator equipment room at Smith Hall at Hood College was minor. 

The fire was reported about 6 p.m. Sunday in the first floor equipment room, and sent smoke up the elevator shaft. Official say the fire was put out in about 15 minutes.

A few students were trapped in an elevator but were not injured. Officials say they were taken to a hospital for a checkup. 

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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